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exhibitors16 Chicago Midwinter Meeting — Feb. 21, 2014 By Shofu Staff n Bulk fill resin-based composites are continuing to evolve and improve in terms of quality and esthetics, but despite their growing recognition, many dentists continue to be weary of embracing these newly emerg- ing products. Recent research shows their performance has proven to be comparabletotraditionalmulti-incre- ment resin-based composites. So why not switch? Obvious advantages are available with bulk filling, including faster technique, fewer incremental steps, which allow easier placement, and potentiallylessvoidsbecauseofmass placement. However, on the opposite side of the spectrum, there could more voids present because of lack of control when the material is placed at one time. Adequate contact, shrink- age stress and polymerization in the deepest portions of the restoration are additional challenges that have made many dentists concerned. Such complications can result in serious consequences, including debonding of restorations, marginal gaps, discoloration, recurrent caries and patient discomfort because of post-operative sensitivity. Thanks to advances in technol- ogy, professionals are now being offeredtwoalternatives,BEAUTIFIL® Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL® Bulk Restorative. These bulk fill materi- als offer a filler technology that addresses these legitimate concerns. Preventative properties Shofu’s new BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flow- able and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative incorporate giomer technology, sur- face pre-reacted glass filler particles (S-PRG), known to provide continual fluoride release and high recharge when fluoride concentrations are present in the mouth. In addition to fluoride, S-PRG filler also releases five other ions: sodium, strontium, aluminum, silicate and borate,allwithknownbioactiveprop- erties. When exposed to concentra- tions of lactic acid, these ions contrib- ute to an acid neutralization effect, helping to reduce the occurrence of secondary caries and extend the life of the restoration. Depth of cure The giomer (S-PRG) filler particles in BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative provide an ideal balance of light diffusion and transmission that allows the material to be completely light cured up to 4 mm of depth without being too trans- lucent,aknownshortfallofotherbulk fill composite material. These unique optical characteristics are derived from the tri-laminar structure of the S-PRG filler. Incoming light goes through the glass core but scatters on the surface, allowing an outstanding depth of cure and an opacity that matches the surrounding tooth structure. Finally, there’s a material that can have both complete depth of cure and an esthetic, natural look when placed in the patient’s mouth. Polymerization shrinkage and shrinkage stress The varied particle size of giomer filler allows a dense distribution within the resin matrix. Thus, a high filler load can be achieved with BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable (72.5 wt percent) and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restor- ative (87 wt percent), which helps to reducepolymerizationshrinkageand shrinkage stress. Test results reveal that BEAUTI- FIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative have the lowest shrinkage stress among their leading competitors. Lower shrinkage stress can help to prevent postoperative sensitivity, marginal leakage and sec- ondary caries. Mechanical properties BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAU- TIFIL Bulk Restorative were cut and tested at 1 mm up to 4 mm depths to measure the Vickers Hardness number. The results presented more than 90 percent hardness at the top surfaceofeachpoint—outperforming competitive products — and showed excellent curing properties to ensure complete polymerization when filled in 4 mm increments. The materials also exhibit impres- sive flexural and compressive strength and high radiopacity to ena- ble accurate diagnosis. An excellent choice BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAU- TIFIL Bulk Restorative address den- tal professional’s concerns and over- come the challenges associated with the bulk fill materials that were first introduced into the marketplace. Combining bioactive benefits of giomer, low-shrinkage stress, high depth of cure and a fast and easy placement technique, BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative are the new giomer bulk fill restorative you can trust. BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable is avail- able in 2.4 g syringe in universal and dentin shades and is valued at a sug- gested retail price of $37.44. BEAUTIFIL Bulk Restorative is available in 4.5 g syringe in shades A and Universal and is valued at a suggested retail price of $35. Stop by Shofu’s booth, No. 2411, for a live dem- onstration of each product! The new giomer bulk-fill restoratives you can trust Shofu offers BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable and BEAUTIFILBulkRestorative Here in Chicago For a demonstration of the BEAUTIFIL BulkFlowableandBEAUTIFILBulkRe- storative, stop by the Shofu booth No. 2411. Scan the QR code below to view a live demonstration of giomer filler neutralizing lactic acid on contact. n Essential Dental Systems Inc. (EDS) has added a new product to its lineofdentaldevices:EDSUltrasonic Tips. AccordingtoEDS,thetipsadvance two key factors in endodontic suc- cess — access cavity refinement and canal orifice location. Devel- oped by leading endodontists, EDS Ultrasonic Tips make ultrasonic pro- cedures more cost effective, predi- cable and quicker, according to the company. “Superior strength, cutting effi- ciency and unbeatable clinical results make EDS tips the dentist’s No. 1 choice in endodontic access refinement,postremovalandpassive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI),” the com- pany said in a press release. “EDS tips’ scientifically designed MicroHatch cutting pattern pro- vides the highest fracture resist- ance available, superior cutting efficiency, less clogging of dentinal debris, a remarkable field of view and great working precision.” An EDS Tip Introductory Kit is available in both E and M thread. The kit comes with a tip taxi, wrench and one of each of the six EDS tips. EDS tips are available immedi- ately. For more information on EDS tips, includ- ing special introductory pricing, visit www.edsdental.com, call (800) 223-5394 or stop by the booth, No. 3708, here at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. EDS Ultrasonic Tips 5 Buy three syringes of BEAUTIFIL Bulk Flowable or Beautifil Bulk Restorative and get one Beautifil Bulk syringe free. (Photo/Provided by Shofu Dental) 5 EDS Ultrasonic Tips are designed to improve endodontic success. Photo/Provided by Essential Dental Systems Inc. (EDS)